my girls depression has gotten so bad that I don't want to be around her

[Action Mike]

Personally couldn't be with someone that's depress, I have a mellow personality and that would also effect me.

I'd leave asap.

But if she's worth do you.

 

[Ghost Utmost]

She's always battled with depression / anxiety issues & is currently on medication for it.

Recently though out of thin blue air, shyt has gotten worse. It's almost as if I'm living with another person.
She's ultra sensitive towards everything, getting her to talk out her problems is like getting blood from a stone and what makes it even more troubling is she doesn't know why she's feeling this way.

According to her these bouts can last from weeks to months and we have to ride them out. I'm trying to be patient because I realize that depression is a form of mental illness and God forbid she went ill with anything else, I'd be there and support her to the end but, this is the most strenuous and nerve wracking thing we have ever had to deal with in our relationship.

Does anyone suffer from depression or partner fighting it?

You are setting yourself up for a lifetime of drama. My lil bro got caught up with a woman that has mental issues. 25 years later he has a son that no one wants to deal with. Not even my moms: his own grandmother.

So I will just say: choose wisely. Don't let one factor overshadow all else. I assume she's really cute - or why would you bother. Cute can fade fairly quickly.

 

[FeloniousMonk]

I guess Op didnt know she was clincally depressed before he dated.

Who willingly dates a person who is depressive?

 

[Piff Tannen]

She needs to see a therapist. CBT may help her. Depression is like a carousel, it's hard to work your way out of it because, well, you're depressed. But it's going to take her putting effort into getting better to see a change. She's going to have to work on her thought patterns, identify triggers and coping techniques, etc. It's work.

Fighting depression is an uphill battle and it doesn't just go away on it's own. You need to help her get through this. Besides seeing a therapist, you need to help by stimulating her mind. I'm sure there are some things she used to like to do that she doesn't do anymore. Get her out of the house everyday and start doing those things. Whether its going to the gym, going for a walk, or reading a book. Try finding a class or hobby that you can do together and get lessons. That will give you guys a way to enjoy something together and something to discuss. I'd say she is lucky to have you since you seem concerned and depression can be tough to overcome. When I went through it, I was alone and it got so bad that I gave away all my guns out of fear that I would do something stupid. It's not going to change overnight but you can start helping her out each and every day.

great replays and advice

; it definitely an uphill battle' it' more when you feel you're on an island by yourself without support dealing with it alone in your everyday life

 

[Miles Davis]

Prolly her dude

 

[Paradise50]

Sound like my ex

Sensitive ass

 

[( ິΦᆺΦ)ິ°˚(✿ *҉ manko｡✧)]

Leave her.

If the shoe was on the other foot, she would have left you in a heartbeat.

And in the event that she does get over her problems, she'll leave you. "New me, new life" and all that shyt.

the pessimism

 

[Max Power]

the realism*

 

[( ິΦᆺΦ)ິ°˚(✿ *҉ manko｡✧)]

realism

thinking real life is only sad is pessimistic

 

[Beck.er.]

She's always battled with depression / anxiety issues & is currently on medication for it.

Recently though out of thin blue air, shyt has gotten worse. It's almost as if I'm living with another person.
She's ultra sensitive towards everything, getting her to talk out her problems is like getting blood from a stone and what makes it even more troubling is she doesn't know why she's feeling this way.

According to her these bouts can last from weeks to months and we have to ride them out. I'm trying to be patient because I realize that depression is a form of mental illness and God forbid she went ill with anything else, I'd be there and support her to the end but, this is the most strenuous and nerve wracking thing we have ever had to deal with in our relationship.

Does anyone suffer from depression or partner fighting it?

Does she have bipolar depression?

It's great that you care so much about her well being (too many people care more about how someone else's misery affects them) and you characterize this as illness.
You need to always be mindful of your own health too. Clinical depression is such a self-centered condition, often locking out loved ones and their needs.
You could look for support groups for people dealing with loved ones with major depression. You could search for books and articles about coping. You can also try talking to a therapist or counselor yourself for outlet, encouragement, ideas for coping and especially keeping yourself healthy.

 

[Dreamzeedream]

DO ya'll have kids together? Leaving her may make her look within and may actually make her stronger. It might be for the best

Or Worse..... It can go either way

 

[Neuromancer]

the pessimism

It's about 50/50 with this. After my father died in was diagnosed with clinical depression. I told my then girlfriend about it and the steps I was taking to deal with it. She didn’t quite understand and thought I could power through it but I did need help , which I got. We broke up later but not over that. My current gf deals with it too as well as a few other things and we try to be there for each other. (Sometimes it's hard being strong for two people, especially when you have your own issues.) But if the person you are with gives a damn about you they will find a way.

 

[Beck.er.]

What's her depression about

That's not how clinical depression/major depressive disorder works.

 

[KravenMorehead™]

That's not how clinical depression/major depressive disorder works.

How would you describe it

 

[Jean Jacket]

Be a friend... Not her husband... if you're not ready to test the limits of your sanity.

Seems like you care. That's good enough. Move on.